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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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You've blacked out nearly your entire car, why haven't you blacked out your door handles?
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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The only thing that's really blacked out is the tail lights. The reverse lights aren't, the badges aren't, the front reflectors aren't, the handles aren't. And I quite frankly don't want the wheels to be black.
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Better pictures with the new wheels!

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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Those wheels are way better than the old ones. I'm not sure about the stance. The rear is sitting super low while the front is just low. Not real symmetrical.
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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The front is still really low, but I kinda like driving my car you know?
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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For sure. I know what you are saying. Maybe you could raise the rear to make it look more normal? idk, I have the exact opposite problem because I bought the square setup for my 06 Z and the wheel gap in the back looks hideous to me so now I notice that stuff a lot more. I need to do the rear spring mount mod an some lowering springs and camber kits.
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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Whenever you see my car in person it looks symmetrical, but the tire size in the rear has a smaller sidewall so that could be adding to the effect that you think you're seeing.
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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if it were me i'd have to raise the rear or lower the front some more... that would bug the **** outta me
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
if it were me i'd have to raise the rear or lower the front some more... that would bug the **** outta me
This.
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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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I liked it better before, but the wheels you have now are much more functional. Nicely done
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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Tucked the rear bumper, debadged the "350z" and lowered the front more by popular request.

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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Nice shot!
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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I like that a lot more. Still not a fan of the blacked out tails but it still gets my approval. Nice work.
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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I will keep the tails since the wheels are black. I might look into getting them powdercoated soon though.
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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Mr Sparco said something about rpf1s being more prone to cracking after powder coating... Not 100% sure but I'd do some research just to be safe.

Car looks great btw
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Holy cow. That is something I need to look into. Maybe I should just have them professionaly painted.
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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Looks good with the rpf's. Way better than with those garbage reps.
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Thanks for all the love guys!
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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local photographer did a small photoshoot. this is all he has given me as of now.
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 09:17 PM
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that picture looks awesome
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